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We ate at this restaurant several times while staying in Quito, old town. We really appreciated the kindness of the owner and the nice staff. This was the best place to find all of the staple Equidorian dishes that you want to try when visiting the country. They also have many other dishes to...read more

We ate at this restaurant several times while staying in Quito, old town. We really appreciated the kindness of the owner and the nice staff. This was the best place to find all of the staple Equidorian dishes that you want to try when visiting the country. They also have many other dishes to suite a variety of tastes. The...
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the food was amazing. the decor was adorable. it was exactly what we were looking for. everyone in our party loved it. thank you to the portal staff for such a pleasant experience!! i miss you already!

The best meal that I have ever had in Quito, and I have been fortunate enough to travel there 3 times now.
It is centrally located in probably the most beautiful "downtown" in the world. It is a very short walk from one of the stops off Quito's double-decker tour bus too! if you are looking for a restaurant that...
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I have traveled the world for 60 years and this is as good as it gets for the money. They present excellent food at reasonable prices. There is a large variety of food to choose from. I have had lamb, chicken and sea bass this week. All, again, excellent. I will be back.
James Ashworth, East Texas

Meeting up with a fb friend during our stay in Quito, he suggested this lovely, quaint place in El Cento historico.. Fabulous food with excellent prices, good portions, and very good service! A must if in the area!

We stumbled upon Portal de Benalcazar during our recent brief stay in Quito on the way home from Galapagos and are very glad we did. We enjoyed a delightful lunch in this cozy and pretty restaurant surrounded by quirky Ecuadorean artifacts and antiques. The menu is extensive, with photos of most dishes, the prices are very, very reasonable (average entree...
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I ate here twice, and was pleased both time. A very traditional Ecuadorian menu, with English translations. I had seco de chivo (goat or lamb) which was quite good and a very good deal at $6. A nice traditional atmosphere as well, and friendly and eager to please staff. A much better deal than the restaurants in the Archbishop's Palace...
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